http://www.raescreations.com/blog Get the scoop on what Rae's been creating Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:49:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en OK, my last blog post was back in February. That was like over 8 months ago... But I say I have good reasons for this prolonged absence. They are (drum roll please...): a new job and a move back to the States. Yep, that's right -- I and my shop ... http://www.raescreations.com/blog/2009/rae-is-alive-and-kicking-in-pittsburgh-pa/ As some of you might know, I play a "computational linguist" during the day. And if you've noticed that I've been neglecting my shop lately, that's because I have been working ... 'tis the season for conference papers. (And there's this threat of losing my job if I do not ... http://www.raescreations.com/blog/2009/be-a-grammar-czar-and-receive-raes-jewelry/ Another series of necklaces in my store: THREADABLE pendants and chains. If you are in computer science (like I am, partly), you will know that the term "threadable" means something completely different (read: nerdy) in software architecture; in my Etsy store, however, it means excellent necklace choices. :-) I ... http://www.raescreations.com/blog/2008/threadable-pendants-and-chains/ Etsy blog is running a series of special "shop local" features focusing on different regions all over the world, and I got included in this "shop Asia" article! http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/gift-ideas-shop-local-asia-with-starrydesigns-3025/ Special thanks to Cindy (starry designs) and all other wonderful Etsy-Asia sellers who pitched in. Aren't we a lovely bunch? :-) Makes ... http://www.raescreations.com/blog/2008/appearance-in-etsy-blog-article/ Well, it pours when it rains! I have a barrage of new stock coming into my Etsy store. I have accumulated quite a big lot of new pieces during my recent down time, but I haven't had the time to take photos and list them. But wait no more. Most pieces ... http://www.raescreations.com/blog/2008/a-flurry-of-new-stock/ Not a moment to soon! Here are the remaining six birthstone TAB necklaces: amethyst for February, aquamarine for March, emerald for May, peridot for August, sapphire for September, and pink tourmaline for October. Again, coy and cheerful triples of gemstone rondelles coupled with a lone Hill Tribe silver charm. The ... http://www.raescreations.com/blog/2008/tab-necklace-birthstone-series-pt-2/ October has quietly come and gone (that was fast!), and I am happy to usher out a new line of jewelry before the year passes. I have always fancied making a series with birthstones; I have finally gotten around to it, just in time for Christmas 2008, no less! I ... http://www.raescreations.com/blog/2008/tab-necklace-birthstone-series-pt-1/ I have been pretty much neglecting my pompom earrings ever since I wrote about them in my blog last year. Three reasons: they are rather tricky to make, I have been unsuccessful in finding new exciting stones in the form of smooth-surfaced (i.e., not faceted) rondelles of the right ... http://www.raescreations.com/blog/2008/pompoms-revisited/ As new designs roll in, my older listings are looking a bit, well, old in my Etsy shop. Some of them are even nearing expiration dates! It is time for them to leave my shop for a nice home -- so I am having a CLEARANCE SALE. Starting from this ... http://www.raescreations.com/blog/2008/clearance-sale-at-my-shop-more-new-designs/ So this morning, I stumbled across this nice tutorial on wire-wrapping briolette stones, done by a fellow Etsy seller. Wrapping briolettes is indeed one of the trickiest techniques that often frustrates the beginners and the skilled alike -- god knows we need good tutorials on the subject! :-) To my ... http://www.raescreations.com/blog/2008/appearance-in-tutorial-uncredited/